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Markets, Museums and Murals – Exploring Cork!
Situated more or less on the southern coast of Ireland, Cork is a walkable city with fantastic food, friendly people, and lots to see and do. It’s also a great place to stay…
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A long weekend in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon in Portugal is one of my favourite cities in Europe. It’s a very colourful city, from the tiled buildings to the yellow trams, and a very laid back one too. Top tips…
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Visiting a volcano: my top five experiences!
Although I’ve forgotten most of my school years (thank goodness) I still vividly remember learning about volcanoes in GCSE Geography. I just found them so interesting, and I enjoy reading books and watching…
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Lighthouses & abandoned places: what to do in Portland, Maine!
Blending seaside town with quintessential New England charm, you can easily spend a long weekend in downtown Portland, Maine. Staying in the centre of Portland can be expensive depending on the time of…
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Visiting Ōkunoshima aka Rabbit Island, Japan
If you like both Japan and rabbits then you have to visit Ōkunoshima, aka Rabbit Island. Situated in the Seto Inland Sea, on Ōkunoshima you can explore beautiful scenery, learn about the island’s…
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Exploring Hakone, Japan: Sulphuric eggs, a shrine and a ship!
Just over an hour away from Tokyo, Hakone is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s capital city. You can easily spend a couple of days here to explore at…
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What to see and do in Saltburn by the Sea
This is the final post of my mini-series about a small stretch of coastline in North East England, focusing on Saltburn, Whitby and the stops on the North York Moors Railway. (For full disclosure, this…
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Visiting the North York Moors Railway!
This is the second in a series of three blog posts about a small stretch of coastline in North East England, focusing on Saltburn, Whitby and the stops on the North York Moors…
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What to see and do in Whitby, North Yorkshire
This is the first in a series of three blog posts about a small stretch of coastline in North East England, focusing on the towns of Saltburn, Whitby and the stops on the…
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Visiting Kurama near Kyoto: all you need to know!
Kurama is a tiny village in the mountains to the north of Kyoto. There’s an array of fun things to do here, including riding the funicular railway, hiking through the forest, and relaxing…
